After the year 2017, it's not surprising that many of us have lost our faith in humanity. But among the headlining tragedies, controversies and scandals are inspirational stories of hope that have captured our hearts.

Good News Stories of 2017

Chibok girls reunite with family after Boko Haram kidnapping

Chibok girls, who were kidnapped by Boko Haram from the Government Girls Secondary School on April 14, 2014, were reunited with their families on May 2017 in Abuja. A total of 276 students were kidnapped from the school, of which 57 escaped, 106 girls were found, rescued or released, including 82 who were freed in May 2017 in a prisoner swap deal for a number of Boko Haram suspects in custody.